Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Taken from www-fmprc-gov-cn

Beijing Rejects US Accusations and Reiterates Support for Cuban Sovereignty

China on Tuesday rejected US accusations of alleged intelligence cooperation with Cuba. Reaffirmed its support for the island’s sovereignty against external interference.

At a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called the claims contained in a recent US State Department report unfounded.

The spokesperson was responding to a Washington document that maintains China is taking advantage of the island’s geographic location. To conduct intelligence-gathering activities against the United States.

Lin stated that relations between Beijing and Havana are “open and transparent” and do not tolerate “slander or defamation campaigns.”

He also urged the United States to stop “throwing mud at others and acting like someone who accuses others of what they themselves are doing.”
The spokesperson stressed that China will continue to firmly support Cuba in defending its national sovereignty. And opposing all forms of foreign interference.

Beijing and Havana maintain multi-sectoral cooperation as part of their shared goal of building a community with a shared future.

In recent days, the Asian giant has repeatedly denounced how the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba undermines the right to life of its people.

China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, asserted that Washington’s measures seriously violate the provisions of the UN Charter regarding sovereign equality. The peaceful settlement of disputes, and the prohibition or threat of the use of force.

With information from Prensa Latina